Experience Art Rapids! will hold its 2nd annual art competition and exhibition from June 9 – 22, 2018. It will be held in the Village of Elk Rapids with local businesses and public spaces hosting some of the region’s finest artists. Elk Rapids is located on the shores of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay.

The type of artwork accepted this year will include all mediums in 2D and 3D and must be original works of art. Outdoor spaces will be available for sculptural works. The public will be guided through the event with a map and signs identifying participating venues. The maps will be available at our information center as well as each venue.

Cash prizes totaling $7,000 will be awarded. Winners will be selected by both a People’s Choice Ballot & Juried Awards:

·$3,500 Juried Awards:

A jury of three will select a short list of the top five pieces with an award of $2,500 for Juror’s Best of Show and a $250 award for each of the remaining four.

·$3,500 People’s Choice Awards:

The People’s Choice Awards will be determined by public ballot. Event attendees will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite works of art. A ballot form will be included in the event map and ballot boxes will be available at multiple event venues. A $2,500 cash prize will be awarded for first place and a $250 award for each of four individual works receiving the next highest vote count.

The event will conclude with an awards party on June 23rd and all artists will receive an invitation to join in celebrating the winners of the Juried Best of Show and People’s Choice awards. Attendance is optional.

Sale of Artwork:

Artist must indicate within application if individual pieces are available for sale. Art Rapids takes a 20% commission and handles all sales transactions, including collection and submission of sales tax, during the event. Artwork must remain in the exhibition throughout the entirety of the event. Art Rapids will make arrangements for the customer to pick up artwork at close of the exhibition and will make shipping services available to the customer at cost. Please include the 20% commission when pricing your work or indicate “NFS” if the artwork is not for sale. Disbursements of sales proceeds (less commission & sales tax) will be made by check to artists within 3 weeks after the exhibition closes.

Entry Fee: $35.00 non-refundable fee per application for up to 5 submissions. Payment due upon submission.

Eligibility:

Must be 18 or older

Must be original works of art

No work will be accepted into this show which is in violation of any copyright.

Selection Criteria:

Artistic quality will be the main selection criteria. Our goal is to be as inclusive as possible with a focus on creating a cohesive and engaging show. Our strategy is to match art and venues to the best advantage of both, grouping artists that either compliment or create dialog through contrast with each other. A large number of entries means we have to make difficult choices. While we may not be able to include all the submitted work, we will strive to showcase each artist to the best of our ability.

Please note that if not all or any of the pieces are selected, the entry fee is non-refundable.

Submission Materials:

Images of submissions with titles

Type of media

Framed size of piece (length, width, depth)

Notification if artwork is for sale. If so, then price MUST include Art Rapids! 20% commission

June 4-8, 2018 Installation Dates(accepted artists will be notified of their installation date or given contact info to make installation arrangements with venue.)

June 9-22, 2018: Experience Art Rapids! Exhibition

June 23, 2018: Awards Party(attendance optional)

July 13, 2018: Deadline for Artist reimbursement of sold artwork

TERMS & CONDITIONS
All applicants must be 18 years or older. Experience Art Rapids! is open to all artists regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical handicap.
Experience Art Rapids! committee reserves the right to reject any works not meeting eligibility requirements or deemed inappropriate.

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL OF ARTWORK
Artist is responsible for own installation and removal of the artwork from the designated venue. Artist will exercise reasonable care so as not to damage venue’s property. If artist damages venue’s property, then artist will work with venue for repair at the artist’s expense.

All work must be display-ready upon arrival. No work will be accepted into this show which is in violation of any copyright.

If the Artist fails to remove or pick up artwork beyond 30 days written notification, the piece(s) will become sole property of Art Rapids!. Art Rapids!, at its own discretion, may sell the object and retain 100% of the proceeds.

INSURANCE
Art Rapids! does not provide insurance for any artwork submitted to this event. Artists are encouraged to obtain insurance at their own expense, but it is not required for acceptance into this event.

PROMOTIONAL RIGHTS
The Artist grants Art Rapids! the right to use any images or portrayals of the submitted artwork in brochures and advertising for Experience Art Rapids! without compensation.

SALE OF ARTWORK
Artist must indicate within application if individual pieces are available for sale. Art Rapids takes a 20% commission and handles all sales transactions, including collection and submission of sales tax, during the event. Artwork must remain in the exhibition throughout the entirety of the event. Art Rapids will make arrangements for the customer to pick up artwork at close of the exhibition and will make shipping services available to the customer at cost. Please include the 20% commission when pricing your work or indicate “NFS” if the artwork is not for sale. Disbursements of sales proceeds (less commission & sales tax) will be made by check to artists within 3 weeks after the exhibition closes.

RELEASE, INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS PROVISIONS
The Artist agrees and understands that Art Rapids! has no duty to protect any artwork, and that the Artist retains full responsibility for any and all loss of or damage to the artwork and agrees to hold Art Rapids! harmless for any and all damage to or loss of artwork. The Artist agrees to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Art Rapids! organization, and its members and agents, the Village and Township of Elk Rapids, and the event venue owners and operators from any and all damages, liabilities, costs, and attorney fees incurred by one or more of them relating to or arising from this Agreement.

By accepting below, I agree to abide by all the rules and conditions set forth in the prospectus and entry form for the Experience Art Rapids! 2018 exhibition. I attest that the artwork presented in the exhibition will be my original work. My work will remain on display for the full length of the exhibition.